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Justin Jefferson

WR

A 1st-round pick (22nd overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft out of LSU, Justin Jefferson has built an NFL career since. He's currently with MIN, in his 7th season in the league. His 40.5 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the WR average, in the 25th percentile. His air-yards share stands out most — the 100th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 598 catches for 8,738 yards and 45 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 195#

College

LSU

Draft

Rd 1, 22nd overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2026

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
96.3

99th percentile among WRs

17 games · 167 targets

Role×0.14+2.57
Hands×0.1+1.82
Volume×0.12+2.82
Total EPA×0.22+3.50
EPA/target×0.3+1.88
Yards/target×0.12+2.05

Week 1 projection · vs GB

Methodology
Rec4.4 (2–7)46% 4.5+
Rec4.4 (2–7)46% 4.5+
Rec4.4 (2–7)46% 4.5+
Rec4.4 (2–7)46% 4.5+
Rec4.4 (2–7)46% 4.5+
Rec4.4 (2–7)46% 4.5+
Rec yds52.6 (12.2–93.1)53% 50.5+
Rec yds52.6 (12.2–93.1)53% 50.5+
Rec yds52.6 (12.2–93.1)53% 50.5+
Rec yds52.6 (12.2–93.1)53% 50.5+
Rec yds52.6 (12.2–93.1)53% 50.5+
Rec yds52.6 (12.2–93.1)53% 50.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed63▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst77▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size45▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands75▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat88▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability73▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share99▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share100▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency95▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume99▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026MIN81.54-11192583
2025MIN40.51778410482
2024MIN86.717223103153310
2023MIN80.910-126810745
2022MIN95.4173424112818098
2021MIN96.3173514108161610
2020MIN91.41628814007

Career profile

Justin Jefferson has appeared in 98 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, all with MIN.

As a passer he has thrown for 91 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 27 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 598 passes for 8,738 yards and 45 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2022 with MIN: 1,809 yards and 8 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 96.3, in the 99th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
52
6.5/g
818
102/g
6
Away9
56
6.2/g
798
89/g
4
In division6
41
6.8/g
687
115/g
5
Out of division11
67
6.1/g
929
84/g
5
In wins8
57
7.1/g
867
108/g
6
In losses9
51
5.7/g
749
83/g
4
On grass6
31
5.2/g
402
67/g
3
On turf11
77
7.0/g
1,214
110/g
7
Indoors11
78
7.1/g
1,208
110/g
8
Outdoors6
30
5.0/g
408
68/g
2

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CIN11 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 5 rec, 71 yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 2ARI6 rec, 65 yds, 1 TD57.3
Week 3SEA9 rec, 118 yds, 1 TD92.6
Week 4CLE6 rec, 84 yds, 1 TD82
Week 5DET7 rec, 124 yds, 0 TD89.8
Week 6CAR8 rec, 80 yds, 0 TD26.4
Week 8DAL2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD41.6
Week 9BAL11 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 69 yds, 1 TD86.5
Week 10LAC-4 rush yds, 0 TD · 9 rec, 143 yds, 0 TD99
Week 11GB3 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 169 yds, 2 TD99
Week 12SF24 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 4 rec, 83 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 13DET4 rush yds, 0 TD · 11 rec, 182 yds, 1 TD98.3
Week 14PIT-4 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 79 yds, 1 TD33
Week 15CHI4 rec, 47 yds, 1 TD61.7
Week 16LAR8 rec, 116 yds, 0 TD74.6
Week 17GB6 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD38.9
Week 18CHI4 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 107 yds, 1 TD78.3

Justin Jefferson — common questions

What position does Justin Jefferson play?
Justin Jefferson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Justin Jefferson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Justin Jefferson has played for MIN (2020–2026).
Where did Justin Jefferson go to college?
Justin Jefferson played college football at LSU.
When was Justin Jefferson drafted?
Justin Jefferson was selected in round 1, 22nd overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Justin Jefferson scored?
Justin Jefferson has 46 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 45 receiving).
What is Justin Jefferson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Justin Jefferson rated 81.5 for 2026, the 95th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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